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Mobile Learning Guide: Part 1 (pdf) Kineo - 2012
First part of a guide to designing mobile e-learning, focussing on design tips
and real examples.
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Explore A New Learning Frontier: MOOC Learning Solutions Magazine - 2011
Introduction to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are online gatherings
of people to exchange information and collaborate.
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The Horizon Report 2011 (pdf) Educause-New Media Consortium - 2011
Emerging technologies and their impact on education and training in the short,
medium and long term horizons
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How mobile learning can boost performance Training Zone - 2011
Short article with examples of performance support applications (log-in required)
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Virtual Classrooms: An Overview (pdf) Kineo - 2011
Updated review of open source and commercial virtual classroom software and services
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Learning Perspectives 2010 (pdf) Masie Center - 2010
Collection of 40 articles and short essays on the future of learning, new perspectives
on performance management, and rethinking the role of L&D
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Soft Skills: Hard Results Training Zone - 2010
Measuring the success of soft skills training and promoting the application of
new learning using KPIs (log-in required)
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What Every Learning & Development Professional Needs to Know about e-Learning
Clive Shepherd and Laura Overton - 2009
Concise introduction to the use of technology in learning, for trainers who are
confused by elearning, live online training, knowledge sharing and simulations
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Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis (pdf)
US Department of Education - 2009
Interesting scientific study evaluating the effectiveness of online learning compared
to f2f, and blended learning. On average, students using online learning performed
better than those receiving f2f instruction, but with significant conditions attached.
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E-learning for Compliance Insight Guide (pdf) Kineo - 2009
Guide covering the problems of designing compliance training, including methods
and the 8 steps to designing effective and interesting compliance e-learning.
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Return on Expectations: The Ultimate Demonstration of Training Value Training
Zone - 2009
50 years after the Kirkpatrick Four Levels of evaluation, the next generation
of Kirkpatricks propose adding ROE, or return on expectations, as an alternative
fifth level, rather than ROI. Includes interesting reader comments. (log-in required)
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Reducing L&D Costs - Your Credit Crunch Survival Manual (pdf) Kineo -
2009
A guide to cutting costs in the L&D department. A framework for reconsidering
strategic priorities, using technology better, open source and low cost procurement,
and optimising blends.
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A Programme for All Learning Styles Training Zone - 2009
Overview of Honey & Mumford's learning styles and activities to engage them,
including interesting critique and reader comments. (log-in required)
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The Impact of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on Learning and Talent Management (pdf)
Elearnity - 2009
Introduction to and description of the future impact on learning and talent management
of SaaS (on-demand software) applications, such as LMSs and virtual classrooms
etc.
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Lessons Learned - Using Competency Models to Target Training Needs T+D Magazine
- 2008
Introduction to competency-based training needs assessment and best practice in
developing competency models
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Opinion: Training is Not Enough Training Zone - 2008
Opinion piece on when training is not the right solution, and how to help line
managers understand the real answer to a performance problem (log-in required)
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How to Design Rapid E-learning Blends (pdf) Kineo Rapid Guides - 2008
Step-by-step guide to decide on the correct blend for a rapid blended training
program using a range of delivery channels, includes 3 case studies
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Growing Pains: The Emergence of E-Learning Training Zone - 2008
Summary of the pros and cons, lessons learned, and a pragmatic view of the future
application of elearning after the hype and errors of the past (log-in required)
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How to Rapidly Identify Training Needs (pdf) Kineo Rapid Guides - 2008
Guide to carrying out a rapid TNA using a 3 step model and 80:20 Pareto Analysis,
including checklists and case studies
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Mobile Learning Reviewed (pdf) UFI & Kineo - 2007
Guide to the potential applications of m-learning, and covers learning design
aspects and results from pilot project
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Does Web-Based Training Work? - Summary of Meta-Analysis Study Tom Werner
blog on Brandon Hall - 2007
Excellent concise summary of a study in Personnel Psychology entitled “The Comparative
Effectiveness of Web-Based and Classroom Instruction: A Meta-Analysis,” by Traci
Sitzmann, Kurt Kraiger, David Stewart, and Robert Wisher
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Podcasting Reviewed (pdf) UFI & Kineo - 2007
Guide to the potential and application of podcasting to learning
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The Challenges of Blended Learning - Excerpt Brandon Hall Research - 2007
Good summary and break-down of various barriers to the adoption of blended learning
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Online Synchronous Language Learning - SLMS (pdf) Innovate - 2007
Results of a pilot study of tutorial sessions for learning a second language using
synchronous communication tools in an online learning environment, using chat,
whiteboard, and videoconferencing tools
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Accelerate your eLearning - Adoption & ideas Training Zone - 2007
Article on current state of eLearning adoption including ideas on personal training
budgets, overcoming obstacles, scheduling, and environmental factors (log-in required)
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Learning in Immersive Worlds: a Review of Game Based Learning (pdf) Sara de
Freitas/JISC - 2006
Report on the current use of games for learning in UK HE to inform trainers who
are considering using games and simulations. Discusses cognition and games, and
emerging forms of gaming, such as mobile and alternative reality gaming
» The Learning Impact Measurement Framework Chief Learning Officer - 2006
» Techniques and Best Practices for Measuring Training Effectiveness Chief Learning Officer Magazine & Bersin - 2006
» Blended Learning Opportunities (pdf) American Management Association - 2006
» Maximise Your Budget Training Zone - 2006
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Using Instant Messaging for Collaborative Learning: A Case Study (pdf) Innovate
- 2006
Interesting academic write-up of a language learning group course using only text
and audio chat
» What lies beyond E-Learning? Learning Circuits, Marc Rosenberg - 2006
» Games Based Learning - Serious Business Applications (pdf) Pixelearning - 2006
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Four Steps to Effective Virtual Classroom Training Learning Solutions Magazine
- 2005
Framework and guide to designing and running virtual classroom training sessions
» Tips for Successful Online Learning (pdf) Elearning Guild - 2005
» The Integrated Future for Learning Training Zone - 2005
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Metrics with Meaning - Meaningful metrics beyond ROI Godfrey Parkin - 2005
Counterargument to relying on ROI as a measurement of success in learning, proposing
some alternative performance indicators
» Learning Styles in E-Learning (pdf) Creative Learning Centre - 2005
» How corporate education can boost performance (pdf) Accenture - 2005
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Learning Styles and Pedagogy in Post-16 Learning LSRC - 2004
Critical and interesting review of learning styles, including Myers-Briggs, Kolb,
Herrmann and their assessment tools. Long and academic in parts, but you can safely
skip to the conclusions section.
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Training Project Evaluation Handbook and companion guide on
Logic Model Development W.K. Kellogg Foundation - 2004 (updated 2010)
Best practice guide to evaluating training projects, with special reference to
the non-profit sector
» Measuring Training Impact white paper Development Dimensions International - 2004
» E-Learning styles Training Zone - 2004
» The Future of Learning Technology Chief Learning Officer Magazine - 2004
» ROI vs. Metrics for E-Learning Learning Circuits - 2004
» Measuring and Proving the value of Learning (pdf) E-Learnity - 2004
» Introduction to Blended Learning Executive Update - 2003
» Blended Learning: What works? (doc) Bersin & Associates - 2003
» Blended Learning: Selecting the right media Bersin & Associates - 2003
» Four Blended Learning Blunders and How to Avoid Them Learning Circuits - 2003
» The 7 E-Learning Barriers facing Employees Penina Mungania - 2003
» Strategies for building Blended Learning Learning Circuits - 2003
» Learning Strategies Learning Circuits - 2003
» Departure, Abandonment and Dropout - Dilemma & Solutions James Madison University - 2003
» ROI for E-Learning Learning Circuits - 2002
» A bullet-proof model for the design of Blended E-Learning USDLA Journal - 2002
» Skilling up - Learning about E-Learning Clive Shepherd - 2002
» Making the case for content Clive Shepherd - 2002
» Blended Learning Models Learning Circuits - 2002
» Effective Blended E-Learning - Introduction Brandon Hall - 2001
» Learning and Knowledge Management white paper - Integration (pdf) Brandon Hall - 2001
» E-Learning Best Practice articles (pdf) E-Learnity - 2001
» Object Lessons Towards an Educational Theory of Technology First Monday - 2001
» Know Thy Learner: The Importance of Context in E-Learning Design Learning Circuits - 2001
» Jakob Nielsen on E-Learning Learning Post - 2001
» Practice Makes Performance Learning Circuits - 2001
» A Vision of E-Learning for America's Workforce (pdf) Commission on Technology and Adult Learning - 2001
» E-Coaching Learning Circuits - 2001
» Guide to Developing Online Student Services (pdf) Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications - 2001
» Blended Learning: The Best of Both Worlds Skillsoft - 2000
» E-Learning white paper (pdf) E-Learnity - 2000
» Benchmarks for Success in Internet-based Distance Education (pdf) The Institute for Higher Education Policy - 2000
» Constructivist Learning Environments on the Web: Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning (pdf) David H. Jonassen - 1999
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